A complete guide to setting up a winning kart chassis. We build not only the frame but every component on the chassis as well. Dec 22, 20 kart alignment made easy w billy musgrave lakc tech tip of the month duration. Often when asking questions about chassis and steering settings, the usual answer is. By raising the stub axle in the chassis you lower the karts front ride height achieving the reverse of the above.
Put an axle or 2 x 4 underneath the front of the nose. It has been my life long search to understand all that i can about dirt track chassis setup. Theres never one set rule for every chassis for every track though, so these should only be taken as guidelines. I can give you a pretty good idea how to set up a ktlight or med. Chassis engineering is a great introduction to race car design. This app will help you set up your gokart chassis analyzing some information like tyre cold and hot pressures, tyre temperatures and behaviour in corners. Generally, when the chassis elements are on soft settings. We have hundreds of wins and championships to our credit. The chassis setup page is more specific information with exact measurements and suggested adjustments without a whole lot of explanation the trackside companion is a saveable setup data base that you can use to record. If youre ready to get serious about your 4cycle sprint karting, the. Just the right amount and it will help the kart turn into and turn out of the corners. Pointing all four wheels the same direction is the way to find consistency and speed.
Choose your chassis to begin viewing the user setup guide on beginner and advanced tuning strategies and techniques along with baseline track setups and more. The chassis setup page is more specific information with exact measurements and suggested adjustments without a whole lot of explanation. The ignite series uses a spec wheel width and type for each class. Please refer to the ignite series rule book for more information. Making adjustments to enable the race kart to turn without oversteer or understeer is difficult and challenging. Provides information on building a pro stock sportsman car from a 19701981 stock camaro front stub and fabricated perimeter frame. Next, with the kart sitting on the floor, install a 34 shim below each side. Here are some changes that can be made to kart setup, and what these changes should do to the handling of you kart in theory. Started by jeff johnson who has over 30 years experience in karting, prokart engineering can help you in any form of kart racing. I have learned a lot about chassis setup on many different track surfaces with many different types of cars. Building the pro stock late model sportsman build your own.
Chassis setup guide italkart chassis setup guide page 5. All track kart components are designed using the latest finite element analysis fea. Teo pro car teo fabrications dirt modified chassis and. Not until after reading tons of books, talking to hundreds of racers, thinking obsessively about it, meditating on it, collectinganalyzing gobs of data, and racing for 34 years that i think i. Wright vulcan blackout edition cadet january 9, 2017, comments are off for this. The vulcan is an ideal chassis for both club and championship level drivers. Chassis tuning 101 matt murphys dirt oval chassis tuning guide preface over the last 17 years of my life, i have raced dirt oval all over the united states, on foam tires and rubber, hard packed and loose dirt. Any kart setup info and howto info or innovative ideas are welcome along with videos. Blueprints are included in the book, along with component selections and explanations for each selection. As the general rule the axle should always be left fully down in the chassis as the karts normal setting.
Prokart racing is a fullline kart shop and racing kart manufacturer that has been in business since 1985, building karts and selling parts. A complete guide to setting up a winning kart chassis martin, brian on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Generally, when the chassis elements axles, torsion bars, hubs, etc are on soft settings, the kart has less grip. Switching to the mseries magnesium wheel set will help the kart lose some of its mechanical grip. Chassis setup is the base upon which winners are built. Mar 25, 2010 in this tech article circle track provides an asphalt chassis setup guide which delves into the critical elements of a well designed pavement race car to help you get prepared for the new season. Lots of good information without all of the sales hype. The book includes chapters on chassis design, suspension design, frame construction, aerodynamics and tuning. Place the kart on a level surface and slide the body kit onto the kart. The rethink dirt page and the shocks, a mystery no more is advanced theory that some of you will fall asleep reading. Setting up a race kart chassis seems to be as much art as science. Achieving a wellbalanced chassis set up is part art and part science.
Apr, 2016 this app will help you set up your gokart chassis analyzing some information like tyre cold and hot pressures, tyre temperatures and behaviour in corners. Increasing the stiffness of the chassis at the rear increases the amount of grip on the rear of the kart on smooth and high grip tracks in dry conditions. We also offer a left hand drive version vulcan pro which is specifically continue reading. Today, the very same parts, pieces and onceclosely guarded secrets that are under the upper echelon of drag racing machines can be built at a fraction of the cost by those with the skills. Basic information about tires, treatments and the effects they have on your chassis setup. Kart alignment made easy w billy musgrave lakc tech tip of the month duration. Modern kart chassis have a wide array of adjustments available including various alignment angles, track width, ride height, torsion bars, seat position and more. The xp kart features a complete line of factory installed options for the rookie, pro, short or tall driver. In a practical and downtoearth way, it covers the fundamentals of how race cars handle and the requirements for designing and constructing a car. Your chassis track book, simple guidebook to explain and help you correct sprint kart handling issues. To start with you must take the condition of the track into. Buy kart chassis setup technology by smith, steve isbn.
We specialize in oval dirt track and wing kart frames. Kart steering, physical forces and setup theory and practice by james hughes. Kart steering, physical forces and setup theory and practice. Many drivers think that the karts chassis setup can be established in a standard way for each individual track. Maintain the same wheel widths will ensure a true back to back comparison. Garry has been instrumental in pushing to help racers keep their racing cost down. For example, while a prokart may need to entirely lift the inner wheel, because it. However, there are points of diminishing return where the chassis will get too firm to perform properly. Dirt car setup is undergoing a change, and has been for about five years now. And, some aspects of chassis setup build on other aspects. Dzus fastener tabs welded to nerfs and front bumper. A key point to remember is that while toe is a very small part of the setup, every little bit helps. They may represent a starting point, but many aspects cannot be identified until you actually start driving on the track.
After the body kit is centered up on the tires, mark and drill the holes for the front bumper. With the right information, your lap times will tumble and. On bumpy tracks it may occasionally be advantageous to not run such a stiff setup in order to maximise contact with the road, however this is rare. As the chassis elements are made more rigid, grip will be increased. The kart musi be set up with sufficient side grip to force the inner rear tire to lift on corner entry this is by far the fastest most efficient way through a corner. From the workshop at top kart usa, this video will explain what needs to be done to the kart first as it comes out of the box. Using all the data that you provide the application will give you some advices about how to adjust your chassis in order to resolve any set up problem that youre suffering. Onboard a pro gearbox kz2 kart with jordie lindstrom.
For example, while a prokart may need to entirely lift the inner wheel. Fea is great for racing, it gives you the capabilities to maximize the parts strength and decrease its weight. Tonykart chassis setup manual sprint setup chapter 1. If i was to rank setup items it would be something like this.
Too much toein will cause the kart to become darty this especially applies to pavement racers. So, here is, in order of logic and importance, a list of setup parameters we need to address to make our cars fast and consistent. Includes chassis setup information and tuning as well as adjusting the car for track conditions. Buy kart chassis setup technology by steve smith isbn. The original fully adjustable front end castor, camber and jacking bolts. I have learned a lot about chassis setup on many different track surfaces with many different types of. Kart chassis setup technology book comet kart sales. Not until after reading tons of books, talking to hundreds of racers, thinking obsessively about it, meditating on it, collectinganalyzing gobs of data, and racing for 34 years that i think i may have a big t. Phantom racing chassis is one of the leading manufacturers of oval karting chassis in the world. Parts express has everything you need and can be ordered online today. Our highquality products and great service makes us your choice for all your racing needs. The standard vulcan chassis is ideal for the iame cadet and comer cadet classes. Building the pro stock late model sportsman build your. Only when track conditions start making the kart two wheel excessively through corners should the axle be raised in the.
Chassis kits are available for dozens of bodies and configurations ranging from pro stock and top sportsman to pro modified, pro nitrous and pro extreme. It may be an affront to most dirt racers to say that technological changes that have taken place in asphalt racing have. As the chassis elements are made more rigid, grip will be increased, however. Phantom is the leader in kart chassis manufacturing. Provide advanced mechanical and tuning advice to improve your kart and driver during a race event. Kart setup with a multitude of kart chassis makes and models available to kart racers, it has become increasingly difficult to find that perfect setup.
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